2026 legislative session

While the 2026 Florida Legislative Session has not yet concluded, there are several bills affecting licensed contractors that will be on their way to the Governor for signature soon.

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New Statute Would Remove Violations for Certain Unpermitted Work
New Statute Would Remove Violations for Certain Unpermitted Work

HB 803 (2026) if signed into law by the Governor, will make changes to a lot of statutes related to building permits and inspections. But from a licensing perspective, the bill make a small revision to 489.129, Florida Statutes, which governs prohibited conduct by contractors.

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New Statute Would Add Definitions to Contractor Licensing Statute and Require Contractors to Pay Subcontractors within Certain Timelines.
New Statute Would Add Definitions to Contractor Licensing Statute and Require Contractors to Pay Subcontractors within Certain Timelines.

SB 280 (2026), if signed by the Governor, would add definitions for subcontractor and supplier to Chapter 489 and make it a violation of Florida’s Contractor Licensing Statutes for contractors not to pay subcontractors timely.

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